While this year was not as productive in quantity, I am exceptionally pleased with the quality of the layouts that I created. Inspiration came from all over and I really found I played more and ventured into some new techniques and genres.
This first one is one I haven't had an opportunity to share before. It is one of my all time favs, not just a fav for 2012. This one should really have a post all of its' own but since I have included it here... pardon me as I wax on about it. LOL!
I absolutely adore the textures, the movement... oh who am I kidding... I really do love everything about it. The inspiration for this one... the colour Pink. I think it is fabulous how such a simple thing as a colour prompt can evoke such inspiration. Granted having great products on hand to choose from helps too. I used Crate Paper's Random Collection, the gorgeous huge crochet doilie from Michael's and the beautiful glittery butterflies that I have had for a bit. I lightly spot sanded the Core'dinations Cardstock base before I started to build the layout. Then I reached a design decision dilemma for which I needed to use "a phone a friend" or rather a photograph and email a scrappy friend.
Did you spot the difference right away? It is the jewelled Webster's Pages' butterfly pin but what a difference it makes I think to the balance of the layout. I had put it there originally with the design purpose of a) completing the visual triangle and b) odd number of butterfly embellis but when I added it as the last item on the layout, I was like... ummm. My friend went with the one I was leaning towards at the time which was the without. (She is not much into bling but she very much has an eye for design. Love you girl!:)
As for the rest... I like them all for a variety of reasons but I will just let them speak for themselves...
Here is wishing you much happiness and scrappiness in 2013!
TTFN,
This first one is one I haven't had an opportunity to share before. It is one of my all time favs, not just a fav for 2012. This one should really have a post all of its' own but since I have included it here... pardon me as I wax on about it. LOL!
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| Supplies - Cardstock: Core’dination; Chipboard, Buttons, and Trim: Crate Paper; Die-Cut Butterflies: Grant Archival; Doilie: Michael’s; Jewels and Felt Flower: Dollarama; Pen: Creative Memories |
I absolutely adore the textures, the movement... oh who am I kidding... I really do love everything about it. The inspiration for this one... the colour Pink. I think it is fabulous how such a simple thing as a colour prompt can evoke such inspiration. Granted having great products on hand to choose from helps too. I used Crate Paper's Random Collection, the gorgeous huge crochet doilie from Michael's and the beautiful glittery butterflies that I have had for a bit. I lightly spot sanded the Core'dinations Cardstock base before I started to build the layout. Then I reached a design decision dilemma for which I needed to use "a phone a friend" or rather a photograph and email a scrappy friend.
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| Supplies - Cardstock: Core’dination; Chipboard, Buttons, and Trim: Crate Paper; Die-Cut Butterflies: Grant Archival; Doilie: Michael’s; Butterfly Pin: Webster's Pages; Jewels and Felt Flower: Dollarama; Pen: Creative Memories |
Did you spot the difference right away? It is the jewelled Webster's Pages' butterfly pin but what a difference it makes I think to the balance of the layout. I had put it there originally with the design purpose of a) completing the visual triangle and b) odd number of butterfly embellis but when I added it as the last item on the layout, I was like... ummm. My friend went with the one I was leaning towards at the time which was the without. (She is not much into bling but she very much has an eye for design. Love you girl!:)
As for the rest... I like them all for a variety of reasons but I will just let them speak for themselves...
Here is wishing you much happiness and scrappiness in 2013!
TTFN,
3 comments:
Awesome layouts Cassandra!! My fav is the first one too ... love everything about it!! but the other layouts are so wonderful too (especially the one about grandma of course :) ).
Wishing you once again a very very very happy 2013!!!
Such a lovely post! It was wonderful to see your favorite layouts. I think they are all truly amazing in every way. You've inspired me to do a similar post later this week!
fbolous creations, all of them! I love how you mix tecniques and designs - well done :-)
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